In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by age typically earn less than average,
the Scottish Government considers that assistance from legal
aid and the available exemptions ensure that these groups
would be protected from the proposed fee increase.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good relations among and between
different age groups

X

Do you think that the policy impacts disabled
people?

Disability

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and
victimisation

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by disability typically earn less than
average, the Scottish Government considers that assistance
from legal aid and the available exemptions ensure that these
groups would be protected from the proposed fee
increase.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good relations among and between disabled
and able bodied people

X

Do you think that the policy impacts on men and women in
different ways?

Gender

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by gender typically earn less than average,
the Scottish Government considers that assistance from legal
aid and the available exemptions ensure that these groups
would be protected from the proposed fee increase. The
Scottish Government's preferred option does largely protect
fees for divorce from increases. Evidence suggests that
divorce fees are more often paid by women and fees can be
particularly onerous for women who are leaving abusive
relationships.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good relations between men and
women

X

Do you think your policy impacts on transsexual
people?

Gender reassignment

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by gender typically earn less than average,
the Scottish Government considers that assistance from legal
aid and the available exemptions ensure that these groups
would be protected from the proposed fee increase.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good relations

X

Do you think that the policy impacts on people because if
they are lesbian, gay or bisexual?

Sexual orientation

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by sexual orientation typically earn less
than average, the Scottish Government considers that
assistance from legal aid and the available exemptions ensure
that these groups would be protected from the proposed fee
increase.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good relations

X

Do you think the policy impacts on people on the grounds of
their race?

Race

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by race typically earn less than average,
the Scottish Government considers that assistance from legal
aid and the available exemptions ensure that these groups
would be protected from the proposed fee increase.

Advancing equality of opportunity

X

Promoting good race relations

X

Do you think the policy impacts on people because of their
religion or belief?

Religion and Belief

Positive

Negative

None

Reasons for your decision

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

X

In considering the impact of the fees
increases on specific groups, the Scottish Government
considers that affordability would be the main issue. If some
groups identified by religion or belief typically earn less
than average, the Scottish Government considers that
assistance from legal aid and the available exemptions ensure
that these groups would be protected from the proposed fee
increase.